I have been a fan of Local Natives since the beginning. In fact, that feels so long ago, I can't even remember where I first saw them live. I've seen them all over San Diego. I've seen them in LA. I've seen them play tiny shows and I've seen them play massive shows, and then after massive shows go back and play exclusive tiny shows once again. When our local pal Nik Ewing joined the band several years ago (read the SoundDiego interview with him here), it was just icing on the cake for a group of guys who couldn't be nicer, and the talent among them in instrumentation and songwriting alike make it no surprise that tonight's Observatory show has long been sold out. With Middle Kids opening the show, if you're holding a ticket, you want to get there earlier to see them, too. We've actually got hot shows sold out all over town tonight, but if you're looking for some last-minute plans, check out the awesome and spunky (and SoundDiego LIVE alum) James Supercave at the Casbah, Simple Plan play the Grandstand Stage at the San Diego County Fair, and Pennsylvania act Slingshot Dakota headline Soda Bar.
Wednesday, June 19:
- Local Natives, Middle Kids @ The Observatory North Park (SOLD OUT)
- James Supercave, Bay Ledges, Mack @ Casbah
- Jamestown Revival, Ian Noe @ Belly Up (SOLD OUT)
- Slingshot Dakota; Hey, Chels; Neutral Shirt @ Soda Bar
- Simple Plan @ Corona Grandstand Stage, San Diego County Fair
- Rebecca Jade & the Soultones @ Coors Light Rock On Stage, San Diego County Fair
- Blood, Sweat & Tears @ Ballast Point Paddock Stage
- Yatra, Gutter, Vedic, Mortar @ Tower Bar
- Marujah, Hell'er Highwater @ Navajo Live
- Drip Trop, Dunekat, Mister Hek @ The Office
- The Shrouds with DJPJ and Wenzo @ Bar Pink
- Chloe Lou & the Liddells @ Seven Grand
- Boss Jazz w/ Jason Hanna & Friends @ Riviera Supper Club & Turquoise Room
- The Jazz Pockets @ Tio Leo's
- Taryn Donoth Duo @ Wildwood Crossing
- Digital Lizards of Doom @ Rosie O'Grady's
- Pup, Ratboys, Beach Bunny @ Music Box (SOLD OUT)
- Bassmechanic's Birthday Bash @ Kava Lounge
- Reggae en tu Barrio with Karlos Paez @ Border X Brewing
- Gilbert Castellanos' Young Lions Series & Jazz Jam @ Panama 66
- Dance Klassique with Joe Pea, Ryan Bauer, Gomez @ Blonde
- Open Mic Night @ Pour House
- Club Kingston presents: Anceatree, DJ Carlos Culture @ Winston's
- Carol Curtis @ Martini's Above Fourth
- Patrick "Bluefrog" Ellis Full @ Crossroads, House of Blues (FREE)
- Open Mic with Jefferson Jay @ Winston's (6-9 p.m.)
- Roni Lee Group @ Humphreys Backstage Live
- Wu-Tang Wednesday with Mister Hek @ El Dorado
- Open Mic/Open Jam @ 710 Beach Club
Rosemary Bystrak is the publicist for the Casbah and writes about the San Diego music scene, events and general musings about life in San Diego on San Diego: Dialed In. Follow her updates on Twitter or contact her directly.
